Chevrolet S10 loss of power problems

Filed Feb 12, 2020 · Brakes · 59,000 miles · SC

While attempting to park in a parking garage and maneuver into a stall at low speeds, the brakes lost power. They made a noise as if the ABS kicked in, the brake pedal was very hard and the brakes were barely functioning. The recall was fixed on my truck a few months back. The truck has 59k miles and this was the first incidence. Hopefully, I can get it out of the parking garage safely when I get home. Will be contacting my local dealership to see what they can do. Based on what I read on here, this is a common problem that needs to be fixed once and for all.

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 119,340 miles · TX

I was returning to el paso from kerrville at night when the headlamps dimmed and the truck lost power most traffic was going 80 -85. It was scary.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Brakes · 98,618 miles · MI

Brakes lost power at about 50 MPH on us-24 in michigan. Main brake line sprung leak to rear axle was able to use emergency brake to safely stop. I have not removed line yet if you want digital pictures made michigan mechanic certificate # [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 55,034 miles · GA

While traveling on i85 at 70 MPH in the far left lane passing a car I hit the rumble strips on the shoulder and the truck lost all power. I was able to move to the shoulder on the right side of the road. Thinking I would not be able to restart the car to my surprise the car started back and I took off. I forgot about this until I recently heard of recent recalls.

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Engine · 114,627 miles · MI

Began experiencing loud exhaust noise and loss of power in 1998 s-10 pickup in july of '07. Had catalytic converter replaced. Again began experiencing loud exhaust and loss of power in april 2008. Pickup totally stalled out in middle of busy intersection once, nearly stalled on several other occasions. Was advised by acquaintance that there was a special policy issued by gm (05021a) that covered the exhaust system. Researched the special policy and found out that I should have received a mailing in may 2005 notifying me of a potential failure of my exhaust system, I never received the mailing. Called gm customer service, was advised to bring it to a gm dealership for diagnosis. Took vehicle to gm dealership and was advised that it was a piece of '!@#$% and there was nothing they could do for me. Called gm customer service back - they escalated the claim and the dealership ended up replacing the flex joint & header pipe. Called gm customer service again to see about reimbursement for catalytic converter, as provided for in special policy. Gm customer service hung up on me, requested that I track down more information on the diagnosis of the catalytic converter repair and then never requested to see the documentation despite several offers to fax it to them. Gm customer service regional rep was also completely unaware of the existence of the special policy, as was the dealership service technician. Finally, gm customer service refused to reimburse for the catalytic converter stating that it was unrelated to the special policy. I am most interested in finding out why no-one at gm is aware of the existence of this special policy, and why I never received notification of it. Particularly when the defect in the exhaust causes the vehicle to completely stall.

Filed Nov 5, 2005 · Electrical · 59,300 miles · MD

Alternator noise feeding through radio on occasion after turning vehicle off and restarting noise appears to go away. Flicking lights on instrument panel and radio, started out of a parking place with this happening and the truck moved 5 feet before losing all power. Truck would not start, no lights or alarms. Left key in the ignition after 20 minutes all alarms and lights returned to normal and truck started with 1 turn of the key. Can not take the truck to the shop until it is making the noise again, because they will tell me that they can't find anything wrong. What would have happened if the truck would have lost power when I was doing 65 miles an hour on my way home from work?

Filed Jun 6, 2005 · Engine · 95,000 miles · MD

From what I have been able to find out, there is a carbon build up in the engine, and when some of this carbon flakes off it causes the egr valve to stick open slightly. This in turn causes the engine idle very erratically and most of the time causes the engie to stall. This always occurs when slwoing down and stopping which is quite the safety hazard as when the vehicle begins to lose power and stall all the power options such as steering and brakes are also lost. This has almost caused me to rear end people numerous times especially in situations when I have had to stop quickly. I was informed by my mechanic that this actually a recall and wheni contacted chevrolet they said it was not an official recall but if my vehicle had less than 75,000 miles on it I could have the problem fixed. Of course I had more than 75,000 miles and so they refused to do anything. Other than this my truck runs great and I like it but it will cost approximately $700-$1000 to have this fixed and in all honesty it is not my fault that my truck did not break until after the 75,000 mark. Instead I am being forced to get a new vehicle and spend money I should not have to because the truck is unsafe to drive and the reapirs are to expensive in comparison to the actual value of the truck.

Filed Jun 21, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · 48,362 miles · MI

1. While driving the truck at aproximately 65 MPH with the cruise control and air conditioner on, but no radio the truck just died while I was in the outer lane of the highway. No noise, it just lost power and died. I manged to get the truck into the other lane and off the highway as it slowed down luckely with out injury to myself, my passanger or anyone else on the highway. 2. On a truck with no more then 48,362 miles I experienced transmission failure. According to the mechanic the transmission pump exploded with no apparent cause. All parts on the truck appear to be in new condition even though the vehical is 5 years old. Several of the original stickers from the factory are still visable with no sign of ware. I have all maintaince records on the truck available to show it has been properly maintained. The transmission flued and filter where not scheduled for maintaince until 50,000 miles. 3. The transmission had to be replaced on the truck and I have saved the old parts for examination. The mechanic noted that the original part was reordered but had been changed by the manufacture to a new part # due to problems with the old. Transmission parts where replaced with new general motors parts.

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · GA

Vehicle ran out of gas and lost power while driving. This occurred because of failures in the gas gauge and fuel pump system. Gas gauge failed to read the correct fuel level in tank. This failure also caused the vehicle to fail state inspection.*ak

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Brakes · 3,000 miles · IN · crash

1999 chevrolet s-10 truck with 4cylinder engine, brakes fail in panic stop situation immediately following initial acceleration after a stop. Result is loss of power brakes and extended stopping distance causing possible incidents.